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Didn't focus on him much at first, since the Ms didn't seem all that interested, but now that they've been linked to him, there is a lot to like.1. Reportedly a first-rate fielder at SS -- above Franklin and Triunfel.2. Legit switch-hitter -- not as one-sided as Franklin.3. Played on the Team USA 18U squad with Marcus Littlewood and Bubba Starling on a 21-game international tour in 2010:26-for-78, 9 dbl, 2 HR, 11 BB, 8 K, 4-for-4 SB, .333/.442/.526 (obviously, not terribly meaningful stats, but they were what you'd want to see)Then this HS season (Florida) he hit .528 with 6 HR and 20 SB.4.  Would be a premium player even if he didn't develop much power, just with defense, on-base potential and decent speed, but he COULD show legit extra-base ability in the majors.  Potential upside is in the Reyes-Rollins class.5. No signing issues (as opposed to Starling).  He's committed to Florida State, but doesn't have the football angle that Starling has.6. Reportedly a high-character guy with a great work ethic.Here's a Pirate-oriented scouting report: http://bucsprospects.com/2010/10/26/premier-high-school-tournament-featu... a blurb from Churchill's ESPN blog:Montverde Academy (Fla.) shortstop Francisco Lindor has dazzled scouts all season, and may have played his stock to within the top five or six talents in the class. The 17-year-old has shown range, arm strength and accuracy, and the ability to hit from both sides of the plate. What's more, Lindor is hitting for some power from both sides while maintaining high contact rates."The only thing I have yet to see is the costume," said a long-time scout. "He's one of those stat sheet stuffers: steals, defense, throws, doubles, homers, triples ... in a lot of years that is the No. 1 pick."

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